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Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« on: February 18, 2010, 02:21:43 AM »
I'm not much of a plugger, but thought some might find my latest blog post useful...comparing the Mamiya Universal and the Polaroid 600SE.

http://moominsean.blogspot.com/2010/02/mamiya-universal-vs-polaroid-600se.html

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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2010, 08:22:09 AM »
Thanks for the article, its always nice to read about one of my favourite cameara's ( 600SE). Never thought about buying both ( Mamiya Universal and the Polaroid 600SE) but if/when i get the chance to put my hands on the filmback and adapter i think it will be mine.
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2010, 12:18:53 AM »
i spit on your digital world!

just kidding.

but not really.

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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2010, 09:22:53 AM »
Nice work!
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2010, 01:33:18 PM »
yeah, its good stuff there sean.

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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2010, 02:49:58 AM »
Check it out I found a video on how to make your own ground glass for your SE or Universal using a empty Polaroid film cartridge and a clear CD case!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpJOMmYlo90
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2010, 08:10:25 PM »
Sean, I loved this blog post. Fantastic.
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2010, 02:17:30 PM »
But; you cannot eat a Universal. But, the 600SE is delicious!

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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2010, 03:42:11 PM »
Who's birthday was that for ?  :)
(I think our own Skorji was the birthday boy but I might be mistaken)
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2010, 01:40:59 AM »
Quote from: Francois on February 28, 2010, 03:42:11 PM
Who's birthday was that for ?  :)
(I think our own Skorji was the birthday boy but I might be mistaken)

38 comes around really quickly! 
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2010, 06:19:44 AM »
and frequently!
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2010, 11:42:49 AM »
Sean,

Im getting a hit or two a day on the photo you linked to.    Your article must be getting a fair few hits!



Skorji -- Didnt realise it was your birthday.  Happy 38th......  Although are you telling porkies?  I could have sworn you were 39?

 
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2010, 12:09:28 PM »
yeah i get about 250 visits a day to the main address, about 350 individual page views/day, so i get a decent amount of traffic!
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2010, 04:52:57 PM »
happy b'day Skorj
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2010, 10:14:18 PM »
Joyeux Anniversaire :)
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2010, 04:31:56 PM »
Sean, this is a great piece. I really enjoyed it - unfortunately it just heightened my sense of frustration at not being able to find a 75mm lens for my 600SE, on the plus side though, it did make me get it out and use it!

Thanks
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2010, 04:23:47 AM »
Quote from: Phil Bebbington on March 22, 2010, 04:31:56 PM
Sean, this is a great piece. I really enjoyed it - unfortunately it just heightened my sense of frustration at not being able to find a 75mm lens for my 600SE, on the plus side though, it did make me get it out and use it!

I saw one this week. About JPY40,000 though! Skj.
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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2010, 04:28:01 AM »
There are a couple on ebay right now for around $400. That's the general going rate.

want wide?

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Re: Mamiya Universal versus 600SE
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2010, 09:19:26 AM »
Sean, that is VERY wide! Thanks for the heads up, I checked out ebay and you are right. I may have to talk to my financial advisor (she has other titles as well)  about one of those. You are right about the price, the odd occasion I have seen one it is always about the $400 mark.

Skorj, thanks for that - good price - was that an on line price or one  you just saw? Obviously one that someone might have seen physically is always an attractive option!

Thanks guys.
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